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Immigration & visas EU adds €130 million for drone security at external borders The European Commission is allocating an additional €130 million to fund drone and counter‑drone measures that will strengthen security at the EU’s external borders. The funding is announced in October 2026 and targets national authorities in sixteen EU Member States and the Schengen Associated Country Norway. · 4 min read · European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs

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EU launches AI tool Watchtower to curb extremist recruitment in online gaming

The European Commission has introduced Watchtower, an AI‑supported moderation system designed to detect and interrupt extremist recruitment in online gaming spaces. The tool is currently being tested with Irish police and other European law‑enforcement partners, targeting platforms such as YouTube Live, Twitch, Reddit and Discord.

European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs 3 min read

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EU digital forensic gap analysis published, outlining capability needs

The European Commission and Europol have released a digital forensic gap and needs analysis on 16 October 2026, targeting law‑enforcement and judicial actors across the EU. The study identifies shortfalls in tool interoperability, cloud, IoT and vehicle forensics, AI compliance, and training, and will guide future EU security funding.

European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs 3 min read